Assist. Prof. Dr. Elias Ghaleh Golab | Chemical EOR | AcademicTrailblazer Recognition Award
Assist. Prof. Dr at IAU University, Iran
E. Golabi is a seasoned researcher and chemical engineer with a strong focus on petroleum engineering and materials science. He has contributed extensively to the understanding and application of surfactants in enhancing oil recovery, particularly through wettability alteration and interfacial tension reduction. Golabi has worked in collaboration with diverse academic and industrial partners, publishing widely in international journals. His innovative research has led to insights into the interactions between various chemical agents and rock surfaces, especially in carbonate and limestone reservoirs, helping optimize extraction processes in oil fields. His commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in his field is evident through his participation in several international conferences.
Profile
Education 🎓
Golabi’s educational background is rooted in chemical and petroleum engineering, equipping him with expertise in advanced materials and fluid dynamics. He holds advanced degrees, including a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, with his research primarily focused on surfactant applications in petroleum engineering. His formal education also encompassed advanced studies in areas like rheology, polymer chemistry, and materials science, providing a comprehensive foundation that supports his research work on oil recovery methods and material properties. His educational pursuits have included both coursework and research that enable him to address complex challenges in petroleum engineering.
Experience 💼
Golabi has gained a wealth of professional experience across academic and research institutions, contributing to various experimental and theoretical projects. His career includes roles such as a senior researcher in petroleum engineering and chemical studies, with a primary focus on studying surfactants, interfacial phenomena, and material characterization. He has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on projects aimed at enhancing oil recovery techniques and understanding asphaltene precipitation. His practical and research-driven expertise extends to chemical engineering applications and process optimization for enhanced petroleum extraction.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Throughout his career, Golabi has received multiple accolades for his research, including recognition at international conferences like the SPE Heavy Oil Conference. His work has been awarded for innovative contributions to enhanced oil recovery techniques and for developing novel surfactants that reduce interfacial tension in petroleum engineering. He has also received honors from esteemed journals for impactful publications in fields related to chemical engineering and materials science. His awards reflect his significant contributions to the advancement of petroleum engineering and chemical science.
Research Focus 🔬
Golabi’s research focuses on the development and application of surfactants for enhanced oil recovery, specifically targeting wettability alteration in carbonate reservoirs and interfacial tension reduction. His studies explore the impacts of anionic and cationic surfactants on oil-wet to water-wet transitions, as well as the role of biosurfactants in crude oil extraction. He has also delved into the phenomena of asphaltene precipitation, examining its effects on oil recovery processes. His research aims to improve extraction efficiency in challenging geological formations and optimize chemical formulations for various salinities and environmental conditions.
Conclusion 📝
The candidate possesses several commendable strengths that align with the values of the Academic Trailblazer Recognition Award, showcasing excellence in research, teaching, leadership, and community engagement. By addressing identified areas for improvement, they can further enhance their contributions to academia and the broader community. This recognition would not only validate their achievements but also motivate them to continue pushing boundaries in their field.
Publications Top Notes
- Experimental study of wettability alteration of limestone rock from oil-wet to water-wet using various surfactants
- Authors: E Golabi, FS Azad, SS Ayatollahi, SN Hosseini, N Akhlaghi
- Conference: SPE Canada Heavy Oil Conference
- Year: 2012
- Chemical induced wettability alteration of carbonate reservoir rocks
- Authors: E Golabi, F Seyedin Azad, SS Ayatollahi
- Journal: IRANIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- Year: 2009
- Comparative review of piezoelectric biomaterials approach for bone tissue engineering
- Authors: A Samadi, MA Salati, A Safari, M Jouyandeh, M Barani, …
- Journal: Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition
- Year: 2022
- Determination of safe mud weight window based on well logging data using artificial intelligence
- Authors: J Zahiri, M Abdideh, E Ghaleh Golab
- Journal: Geosystem Engineering
- Year: 2019
- Experimental study of anionic and cationic surfactants effects on reduce of IFT and wettability alteration in carbonate rock
- Authors: E Golabi, FS Azad, SS Ayatollahi, SN Hosseini, M Dastanian
- Journal: International Journal of Science Engineering Research
- Year: 2012
- Biosurfactant production by microorganism for enhanced oil recovery
- Authors: E Golabi, SR Sogh, SN Hosseini, MA Gholamzadeh
- Journal: International Journal of Science Engineering Research
- Year: 2012
- Experimental study of wettability alteration of limestone rock from oil-wet to water-wet by applying various surfactants, SPE Heavy Oil Conference Canada
- Authors: E Golabi, F Seyedeyn Azad, S Ayatollahi, N Hosseini, N Akhlaghi
- Organization: Society of Petroleum Engineers
- Year: 2012
- An overview on asphaltene precipitation phenomena from crude oil
- Authors: R Hashemi, LK Kshirsagar, PB Jadhav, S Nandi, E Ghaleh Golab
- Journal: International Journal of Chemical Studies
- Year: 2016
- Trichlorido (6-methyl-2, 2′-bipyridine-κ2N, N′)(dimethylsulfoxide-κO) indium (III)
- Authors: SA Shirvan, S Haydari Dezfuli, E Golabi, MA Gholamzadeh
- Journal: Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online
- Year: 2012
- Synthesis, introduction and study of the rheological properties of a novel polymeric surfactant and its effect on interfacial tension in different salinity
- Authors: GE Ghaleh, S Riahi, VM Vatankhah, A Nakhaee
- Journal: Petroleum Research
- Year: 2019